The QUICK SIX INTERVIEW - we throw ten burning questions at your favorite artists and see which six stick. See what's next for Colin Hay, Cherie Priest, Robyn Hitchcock and more...

Your source for Pop Culture news, reviews, opinion and commentary! Navigation
  • Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Books
  • Tech
  • Games
  • Podcast
  • Search

OBITUARIES

In Memoriam – Olivia De Havilland

Kate Graham07.2020Movies, ObituaryLeave a Comment

The passing of Olivia De Havilland at age 104 marks the loss of one of the last of the remaining stars of the Old Hollywood Era. It also made me … Read More

Kate GrahamIn Memoriam – Olivia De Havilland07.27.2020

Star Trek Losses December 2019

Robin Lynn12.2019Breaking News, Miscellaneous, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Star Trek This has been a rough few months for Star Trek fans worldwide. From the deaths of our beloved Odo, Rene Auberjonois just today, to the brilliant writer and … Read More

Robin LynnStar Trek Losses December 201912.08.2019

Survivor contestant Rudy Boesch dead at 91

Aaron Conn11.2019Obituary, TelevisionLeave a Comment

Rudy Boesch Survivor

  Rudy Boesch, one of the 16 contestants from the first season of Survivor, died on Friday night after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Back in August of this year, … Read More

Aaron ConnSurvivor contestant Rudy Boesch dead at 9111.02.2019

Obituary: Toni Morrison dead at 88

JL Jamieson08.2019Books, Breaking News, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Toni Morrison dead at 88 Toni Morrison, Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author died Monday night, August 5th, at a New York hospital. She was most commonly known for her … Read More

JL JamiesonObituary: Toni Morrison dead at 8808.06.2019

Penny Marshall Dead at 75

Martina O'Boyle12.2018Breaking News, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Penny Marshall obit

Penny Marshall dead at 75 Schlemiel, schlimazel, no more, as Laverne DeFazio has gone to the big brewery in the sky. Actress/Director Penny Marshall passed away yesterday at her Hollywood … Read More

Martina O'BoylePenny Marshall Dead at 7512.18.2018

Obituary: Anthony Bourdain Dead at 61

Robin Lynn06.2018Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Anthony Bourdain found dead at 61 Beloved chef, television personality, and author Anthony Bourdain was discovered in a hotel room in France, dead on an apparent suicide. Mr. Bourdain was … Read More

Robin LynnObituary: Anthony Bourdain Dead at 6106.09.2018

Obituary: Dr. Stephen Hawking Returns to Stardust

Robin Lynn03.2018Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Dr. Stephen W. Hawking died at the age of 76. Born in Oxford, England, on Jan. 8, 1942 — 300 years to the day, he liked to point out, after … Read More

Robin LynnObituary: Dr. Stephen Hawking Returns to Stardust03.14.2018

Obituary: John Mahoney Dead at 77

Martina O'Boyle02.2018Breaking News, ObituaryLeave a Comment

obituary john mahoney

The best television grump who ever sat in an ugly armchair (tied with Carroll O’Connor’s Archie Bunker), John Mahoney, Martin Crane from Frasier but known and loved from so many other … Read More

Martina O'BoyleObituary: John Mahoney Dead at 7702.05.2018

Obituary: Ursula K. Le Guin Passes at 88

Robin Lynn01.2018Books, Breaking News, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Ursula K. Le Guin, the immensely popular author who brought literary depth and a tough-minded feminist sensibility to science fiction and fantasy with books like “The Left Hand of Darkness” … Read More

Robin LynnObituary: Ursula K. Le Guin Passes at 8801.23.2018

Breaking News: Fats Domino Dead at 89

Robin Lynn10.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Antoine “Fats” Domino, a titan of early rock ‘n’ roll whose piano-based hits — such as “Ain’t That a Shame,” “Blueberry Hill” and “Blue Monday” — influenced artists including Paul … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Fats Domino Dead at 8910.25.2017

Breaking News: Tom Petty Deceased

Robin Lynn10.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, Music, ObituaryLeave a Comment

American music classic, Tom Petty has died today at the age of 66. He was taken to UCLA hospital in Santa Monica CA in full cardiac arrest. His condition was … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Tom Petty Deceased10.02.2017

R.I.P. George A. Romero, horror film innovator

Justin Remer07.2017Horror, Movies, ObituaryLeave a Comment

The father of the modern cinematic zombie, George A. Romero, has succumbed to lung cancer and passed away at age 77. Romero made his name directing one of the all-time … Read More

Justin RemerR.I.P. George A. Romero, horror film innovator07.17.2017

Breaking News: Gregg Allman Dead at 69

Martina O'Boyle05.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, Music, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Gregg Allman

Southern rock legend Gregg Allman has died at age 69. There was a lot of drama packed into this life: a murdered father, an idolized brother and bandmate dead at … Read More

Martina O'BoyleBreaking News: Gregg Allman Dead at 6905.27.2017

Breaking News: Sir Roger Moore Dead

Robin Lynn05.2017Breaking News, Celebrities, ObituaryLeave a Comment

Sir Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond in seven films about the titular spy, has died at age 89. His family revealed that Moore passed away after a … Read More

Robin LynnBreaking News: Sir Roger Moore Dead05.23.2017
  • Page 1 of 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • →

Beast Tweets

  • Tweet Avatar
    popculturebeast
    @popculturebeast
    RT @MyNameIsGaron: Correct me if I'm wrong but Sidney Prescott is the longest surviving horror protagonist right? Making her the openi… https://t.co/riAkyD6JJl

    7 months ago
  • Tweet Avatar
    popculturebeast
    @popculturebeast
    New PCB: Interview: Julian Lennon Talks Restoring an Earth and World in Peril by Allison Kugel https://t.co/dA7gSvlkrz

    7 months ago
  • Tweet Avatar
    popculturebeast
    @popculturebeast
    RT @GreenNote: Wonderful show last night with these three amazing artists! 🎶❤️ @LadyNade @ktbennett & @mistyrivermusic . Was a rea… https://t.co/NujkdMCtMb

    7 months ago
  • Tweet Avatar
    popculturebeast
    @popculturebeast
    New PCB: Britney Spears shocks again! Outraged fans don’t believe she’s hiding behind her Instagram profile https://t.co/0M7X5cZF8l

    7 months ago
  • Tweet Avatar
    popculturebeast
    @popculturebeast
    we’ve got reviews of movies currently streaming and indie flicks you might have missed: https://t.co/frAOV53Y87

    8 months ago

The Latest

  • Blu-Ray Review: The Reckoning
  • Criterion Announces July Releases!
  • CD Review: The Almighty
  • The Future of “Game of Thrones”?
  • Best Casinos Movies Ever Made
  • The Most Famous Legends & Mythologies of Online Gaming
  • The Best Pop Songs on Online Slots
  • eSports Tournaments and Online Betting – The Advantages
  • The New “Among Us” map: What You Need to Know
  • Strange Challenges, Memes, and Billions of Short Videos: Why Did TikTok Become So Popular?

About the Beast

Pop Culture Beast was formed in 2007 as a place for founder Garon Cockrell to write about his love of entertainment. Since then, the site has grown in readership and staff by providing an unbiased and independent view of popular culture from movies to music to games to books and everything in between.

Pop Culture Beast is your source for news, reviews, opinion, and commentary from a variety of perspectives from across the country. We're completely independent with no corporate influence so you can be sure that the reviews you read are unbiased and come from real people who love pop culture as much as Garon does.

We have premium ad space available on the home page and sponsorship available on The Pop Culture Beast Show, our hilarious and popular podcast (formerly known as SHOW). For more information, contact Garon (at) PopCultureBeast (dot) com.

The Latest

  • Blu-Ray Review: The Reckoning
  • Criterion Announces July Releases!
  • CD Review: The Almighty
  • The Future of “Game of Thrones”?
  • Best Casinos Movies Ever Made
  • The Most Famous Legends & Mythologies of Online Gaming

Advertisement

  • Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Comedy
  • Theatre
  • Tech
  • Contact


Copyright © 2020